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{Magdalenas} Simply Irresistible Aromas and a Thank you to a Talented Writer

Magdalenas are another sweet memory from my childhood. I wanted to share a savory recipe today but I changed my mind right after feelings from the past were revived again. You see; reading beautiful thoughts from talented people that share their stories could certainly make forgotten thoughts and emotions come back to life. Indeed! I was moved and inspired after reading Rosa’s lovely-sweet post about her grandmother. Thank you, Rosa.You brought me back many wonderful memories of my grandmother too!

After reading such inspiring thoughts, I started remembering many things about my grandmother, my days as a child, the tasteful and satisfying ‘Meriendas’ 'afternoon snacks' that I enjoyed so much when coming back from school and... Magdalenas!

Where I come from, Merienda is often served with a hot or cold beverage, like tea, mate, milk or cafe con leche, depending on the weather and is always served with biscuits, toasted french bread well buttered and spread with dulce de leche on top, alfajores... and among many other bites with ‘’Magdalenas’’. As a child having these sweet cakes for the merienda made the afternoon simply perfect! They are a classic in Argentina, and every boy and girl experience this heavenly taste while growing
up. Eating 'magdalenas' is almost
mandatory palate work as a child :)

But even though these little cute cakes look similar in shape to the famous cupcakes they are very different in taste and texture from the cupcakes.I could say that the taste and texture are a combination between a moist cupcake, a light muffin and a fluffy cookie with a sweet lemony flavor. I’m not sure if you could imagine the flavor of these little cakes after this description of mine… {Loud Laugh}

So I could not let another day go by without making some Magdalenas. I poured a few ingredients into a bowl, bake for twenty five minutes and voila, beautiful homemade Magdalenas. And yes, I ate more than one!

Preheat oven to 200C/ 392F. In a medium bowl add flour and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl add eggs, sugar, lemon zest and milk-- mix well and pour this mixture to the flour. Add oil and using an electric mixer beat for a couple of minutes until all ingredients are well combined. Spoon a little more than half the mixture into muffin cases and sprinkle with a little or a lot of sugar on top. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Let the magdalenas cool completely and serve.

**You can always add more sugar to the mixture preparation. I only used 1/4 cup sugar because I use sugar to sprinkle the magdalenas on top as well. And this amount of sugar suite my taste.

This is blogging does to us. As life comes our way we forget few things and then as we blog hop we come across recipes and we re-live certain moments :) This is delicious looking cupcake and I love cake with lemon.

Hi There, This is looking absolutely delightful. A very well made post with beautiful pictures. Loved the new combo of ingredients and the recipe is so nicely made and presented. Its always fun to see ur appetizing recipes. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a wonderful week ahead….Thanks & Regards, Sonia !!!

These magdalenas look so perfect - similar to ones we get in the bakeries- soft, fluffy & perfectly risen from baking! You are one talented baker! I hear ya on food reviving memories- happens with me all the time!- Love Tanvi :)

This looks yummy....you have a lovely blog… You have so many wonderful recipes..I have bookmarked you blog and some recipe from that to try..Please check out my blog.I am having a Giveaway in my blog..Please check it out and partcipate in that..http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/2011/07/homemade-bounty-chocolate-and-giveaway.html

WOW. You have blown me away with your FABULOUS recipes and photos to accompany them. I am walking away rather stuffed from the table!!!! AND THANK YOU for your visit and comments! Many people stop by but don't comment. I love to chat! As your season for fun in the sun starts up, ours is winding down...I return to my classroom after a summer break but these recipes offer some lovely ideas for those cold nights coming to us!